1 Blacklands East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DR

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Tonbridge and Malling

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

Tonbridge and Malling granted permission on 14 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 Blacklands East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DR

  26/00362/TPOC Submitted 2 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  1 x Sycamore (applicants ref. 1 - rearmost of the two subject trees) - Reduce by 1 third. 1 x Sycamore (applicants ref. 2 - standing closest to the house of the two subject trees) - Reduce back to previous reduction points. Standing in Group G3 of Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 5 Blacklands East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DR

  21/00226/TPOC Submitted 27 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Sycamore T1 to reduce height by approx 50% (from current 16m to 8m); Sycamore T2, T3 and T4 to reduce overall crown by approx 25%; and Silver birch T5 to reduce overall canopy by approx 50%

  Withdrawn Trees 6 docs

• 5 Blacklands East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DR

  21/00604/TPOC Submitted 3 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Sycamore (T1) dismantle/remove, due to close proximity to house, excessive over-shading & debris; Sycamore (T2), (T3), (T4) 30% reduction, due to excessive over-shading & debris; and Silver Birch (T5) 30% reduction/shaping to maintain a pleasing appearance

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 1 Clare Lane East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6BN

  20/02798/TNCA Submitted 7 Dec 2020 50 yards away

  Removal of conifer and trimming of adjacent tree to prevent visibility restriction on road

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Land At Clare Park Clare Lane East Malling West Malling Kent

  19/01404/TNCA Submitted 17 Jun 2019 100 yards away

  T1 Sycamore - Fell this tree which is situated by a bus stop, school pick up area, and adjacent road, It has extensive decay to the heartwood from the ground to 3 Metres, evidence of fungal brackets (owned by Malling School, adjacent bus stop)

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 177, MILL STREET, EAST MALLING, WEST MALLING, ME19 6BW

  25/01773/PA Submitted 27 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  New front porch; raised roof ridge by 1.3m; north elevation hip to gable extension at first floor to create habitable space; new front and rear roof dormers; associated works to roof; and new single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01577/TPOC Awaiting decision

  Land Opposite 12 Leybank Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent

  1 x Norway Maple situated on adjoining land - remove low lying branches to a height of 4m. overhanging the property of 22 Leybank. Standing in Group G1 of Tree Preservation Order

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01585/TPOC Awaiting decision

  28 Hornbeam Close Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6LY

  1 x Beech (T1 applicant reference) Crown lift to 4m over the entire crown, to provide clearance beneath the canopy. Overall crown reduction of approximately 1.5m in all round spread/height (as agreed in principle), with additional reduction of 1.5m specifically on the building-facing side to increase clearance from the property. Tree standing in G1 of TPO

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01570/TPOC Awaiting decision

  111 Deakin Leas Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JT

  T1 - Mature Oak - Crown reduce by 30% (2.5m reduction). Crown clean - remove internal epicormic growth and dead wood. The reason for the works is to retain natural shape, and to minimise the encroachment on neighbouring properties. Tree standing in rear garden. G1 of TPO

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01206/TPOC Granted

  9 Haydens Mews Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PZ

  2 x Beech (applicants ref. T1 and T2) - Reduce by 1-2M as indicated in annotated photos attached to agents email dated 11th August 2026 and thin by 10%. Standing in Group G6 of Tree Preservation Order.

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Trees
• 25/01178/TPOC Granted

  Pembroke Lodge 162 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TN11 9HP

  Tree work (including root pruning) necessary to enable the installation of a concealed area for bins which will be accessible via a path in accordance with the methodology specified in the information received on the 17th July 2025 and 15th August 2025 as amended by the information in the email dated 9th July 2026. T5 of Tree Preservation Order.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Trees